1. Grab your spot at CEL Institute
Calling all classified leaders — this conference is for you! Take 1.5 days to invest in your professional development and learn strategies to assist in providing students in California with a first-class education.
When: Feb. 18-20
Where: San Francisco Airport Marriott
Cost: $525 ACSA members; $725 non-members; $350 retired members
Register: bit.ly/2026CEL
2. New admins — clear your credential with ACSA
Need to clear a credential? Or know someone who does? Make sure they know about ACSA’s Clear Administrative Credentialing Program. ACSA is now accepting applications for the Winter 2026-28 cohort. New administrators must enroll in a Clear Administrative Credential Program within one year of their first administrative position. ACSA’s program has served more than 1,500 new administrators who receive individualized, one-on-one, job embedded coaching.
When: Enrollment deadline is Jan. 15.
Info: acsa.org/credentialing
3. Ethnic Studies Implementation workshop
The workshop “Ethnic Studies Implementation: A Comprehensive Approach to AB 101” is now available on demand. During four sessions, explore diverse teaching resources, pedagogical techniques, and best practices for fostering a classroom environment that encourages critical thinking, empathy and an understanding of the importance of representation in education.
Where: Online
Cost: Free
Register: onlinelearning.acsa.org/courses/ab-101-ethnic-studies-implementation
4. Home and Hospital Instruction workshop
All districts are required to offer this program, but how does one ensure it is compliant, well-thought out and implemented, and supporting the needs of students? Don’t miss this virtual workshop that will provide the nuts and bolts for effective implementation of a Home and Hospital Instruction program.
When: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. March 11
Where: Online
Cost: $79 ACSA members
Register: onlinelearning.acsa.org/courses/home-and-hospital-instruction-nuts-and-bolts-for-effective-implementation
5. Save the date for Equity Institute
At ACSA’s Equity Institute, participants will engage directly with experts in the field to build on the existing work already happening throughout the state and to challenge and inspire while providing the tools needed to create innovative, inclusive and equitable pathways to learning in our schools and districts. Sign up online to be notified when registration opens.
When: March 25-27
Where: Anaheim
Info: acsa.org/equityinstitute



